International Travel

I’ll be honest, before this trip, Phuket was a place that held little interest for me to visit with my family. From what others told me and what I read, Phuket was an island of overpriced luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts, overcrowded beaches, and a place that was great 15 years ago. Thanks, but no …

The dead wombats are tricky. You have to watch for them so you can divert the attention of your little one before it’s too late. Dead wombats look like sad, discarded teddy bears. Dead kangaroos can be sad, but it depends on your kid. Dead wombats don’t depend on your kid – they’re just plain …

Traveling with a family of eight presents its own set of challenges, above and beyond “regular” family travel. For example, one common strategy that people suggest is for parents to use a portable DVD player to help maintain the peace during long car trips. Unfortunately, for those of us with teenagers AND toddlers, there is not …

I’ve seen Paris as a kid and as a grown-up, but not yet as a grown-up with kids, so as I often do when my own expertise is lacking, I reach out to people who know what they’re talking about. In this case I tracked down some Parisian parents past and present, families who often visit the city, …

Ahh, the joys of Club Med. Sand and sea. Beautiful beaches. Sexy girls for the guys. Sexy men for the girls. Snow capped peaks. Snow capped peaks? Hey, this ain’t your mom and dad’s Club Med. Welcome to the 21st century. Known over the years for its inclusive resorts, Club Med has operated ski resorts …

The birth of our son has kept me and my wife close to home. We have ventured out on some road trips and train rides, but it wasn’t until recently that we flew with our baby for the first time on our recent Baltimore adventure. We weren’t sure how flying with a 2-year-old would go, …